The first chance to check out the 2012 FC Dallas kit will be at a pop-up shop that opens this Thursday. The shop will be located at a fun Dallas location (nope, we aren't telling you where and when yet) and will have the new jersey, scarf, t-shirt and hat for sale. This will be a chance to mingle with fellow FCD fans and be the first to see and purchase the new jersey. The pop-up shop will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

Brek Shea's artistic skills are no secret to FC Dallas fans. But he's never done something quite like this - custom painting two skateboards. You could win them at the silent auction at FCD's Cocktails and Cleats event on March 8.

We're two and a half weeks away from First Kick at FC Dallas Stadium between FCD and New York Red Bulls. It's, of course, the first game on NBCSN as part of the new TV contract MLS signed with the network. This commercial started airing this week in anticipation of the new season. Look for FCD's Brek Shea in the spot: